The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-05-19

GRAND LODGE DELEGATES AT
GREENWICH PARK.

chancellor Haywood blecbeu 0u-
preme Representative The Next
Grand Lodge to Meet in Atlanta.
Yesterday was a picnic day for the
knights of Pythias, and they made the most
of it. Early in the morning large numbers
went out to Greenwich Park, many accom-
panied by their ladies Quite delegation
went to Montgomery, while others pisca-
torially inclined went down the river ON the
tug John W. Lynn, which
was placed at their disposal.
The day was pleasant, though somewhat
warm and close, and the visitors were deter
mined TO see all the sights and take in the
elephant" generally.
Greenwich Park presented an animated
and picturesqu appearance in the afternoon.
The Knights were in full uniform, with belt
and fatigue caps and the gay costumes OF
the ladies united to form very attractive
picture The picnic committee of the local
knights made its arrangements Tor
bountiful supply of good things for the in
ner man, and the visitors found entertain
ment to their hearts content. The pavilion
was crowded with dancers, while scores
stood gazing on at the may throng. Others
INDUCED in boating, ball playing etc, while
some of the more impresslonable ones tilrted
and chatted under the trees. All were
greatly pleased at the pleasant reception
prepared for them, and they complimented
the committee highly for its care and fore
thought.
THE GRAND LODGE.
Grand Chancellor A n Haywood pre-
sented his annual report to the Grand
Lodge yesterday morning, and it was re-
ceived and placed on file. The Grand Chan
cellor spoke most ncourageingly of the
present condition of the order. The officers
and members, he said have worked to-
gether for the -weal of the cause; the men,
bership has increased from 7SS, at the time
of the last annual report of the Grand
Keeper of Records and Seal, to about 400
at this date; only one sickly lodge
is reported, all others are flourishing.
Three new lodges were instituted last
year, two at Atlanta and one at
Augusta. The Jesup Lodge has been reSrs-
citated and is now in a hourishing con-
dition. He recommended greater energy in
the coming year, as there are nineteen or
more cities in the State where lodges ought
to be located. A recommendation was
made that the Mystic brotherhood, edited
by p. G.. William Orr, be made the official
organ of the body, as much good can be
done by this means OF communication
between the grand officers and subordinate
lodges and members. The reports of most
of the District Deputies were also presented,
all showing the order to be in good,
healthy state. The report was quite vol
luminous and was printed in pamphlet form
for the use of the members.
THE CLOSING SCENES.
The Grand Lodge convention just closed
is the largest ever held in Georgia. In yes
terday's session over eiglty-six votes were
a Off lo,1c and do
spread interest on the part of Past Chan
cellors.
The discussions on various subjects for the
good of the order were quite animated and
at times spicy, showing that the members
had opinions of their own and knew how to
express them.
The struggle over the election of Supreme
Representative was quite warm, P. G. C.
Haywood and F. s. F. Woodruff being the
most prominent candidates. On the first
ballot, however. Mr.. Haywood was elected.
He is an energetic member of the order and
has done good work in the Chancellor Com
mander's chair, and his election is deserved
compliment.
The work yesterday was mostly routine,
the presenting of reports and secret work
generally.
Atlanta was selected as the place for next
years meeting, and the Knights Of the Capt.
tai City promised grand reception and
handsome prize for the best drilled division.
In all probability the annual convention in
1883 will be big event.
The Grand Lodge concluded its labors and
adjourned last night sine die.
HOW THEY DID IT.
In the latter part of the afternoon the
scene at Greenwich Park was hilarious to a
great degree. While Past Grand Chancel-
lor Haywood was on the floor of the pavil-
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knights quietly formed in line, by fours, at
the end of the room, and, marching down
the floor, caught up Mr.. Haywood, placed
him on their shoulders and paraded araund
the pavilion, singing For He's Jolly Good
Fellow" the band playing Justify all the
while and the spectators shouting and clap
ping their hands. After releasing him they
captured Major r. f. Harmon, placed him on
their shoulders and marched the same way
singing "Dixie," the band playing the &C
compartment. This fun was kept up for
some time.
LEAVING FOR HOME.
All the uniformed divisions and most of
the delegates and visiting Knights left last
night for their homes. They expressed
themselves as highly pleased with the
kind reception accorded them, and
called Savannahs hospitality princely
OF the General Committee Grand Marshal
~. II. w. L.
James Naylor, Jr., Vice Chairman; Robert
Hunt, Frank Werm, j. Mop. FAIR, J.
Gardner and r. r. Booz were certainly in
defatigable in their efforts toward mas ing
the reception a success. Not a thing went
amiss and the visitors carried with them a
grateful remembrance of Savannah's gen.
erous open-handedness that will last for
years.
several of the Savannah Knights, accom-
panied by the Union Cornet Band, serenaded
P. G. c. Haywood and Capt. Brandt of the
Capitol City Division last night. Both
responded briefly in a very felicitous man
ner.
The report Of the Supreme Representa-
tives, D. b. Woodruff and Adolph Brandt,
was quite interesting. 1t gave the follow
ing as the present condition of the order:
Grand lodges, AZ; subordinate lodges, 2,452
members in good standing, l67, Al. In the
uniform rank an increase OF l37 divisions
is reported.
Sir Knight S. G. Lee, of Savannah, and
Lieutenant Commander Robert w. Hunt,
of Augusta, have been appointed Sergeant
Major and Adiutant of the battalion,
uniform rank, respectively.
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